JUNIOR OPERATIONS BUYER / PLANNER

Who We Are: Join a Global Leader in Industrial Sustainability At Castolin Eutectic, we are pioneering industrial sustainability through innovative surface protection solutions. Since 1906, we have helped customers extend equipment life, reduce maintenance costs, and improve productivity while remaining committed to sustainable business practices. With employees in more than 25 countries, we are united by our core values of customer focus, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust. When you join Castolin Eutectic, you become part of a global team dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions that help industries perform better and last longer. Position Summary: We are seeking a Junior Operations Buyer / Planner to support our manufacturing operations by coordinating purchasing, planning, scheduling, and inventory activities. In this entry level role, you will ensure that materials are available when needed, production schedules are maintained, and customer delivery expectations are met. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career within supply chain and operations. What Youll Do: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Plan and coordinate electrode packing schedules for the Pack Line, including bulk material allocation and inventory management. Plan, purchase, and track electrodes, flux, MRO supplies, and other materials to support production and inventory requirements. Create, issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders; follow up on open orders, back orders, and supplier deliveries. Provide accurate estimated delivery dates and order updates to internal stakeholders, including Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations teams. Monitor inventory levels and recommend opportunities for process improvement and inventory reduction. Maintain accurate purchasing records, item master data, and related information within the ERP system. Prepare and distribute reports on production status, inventory, purchasing activities, and performance metrics. Serve as backup for production order closure and key purchasing responsibilities during management absences. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.